Social media is a vital source of information for news organisations, but verifying claims and rumours is becoming increasingly difficult.

Are news outlets doing enough to safeguard and promote the truth? A recent report from the Tow Center, Lies, Damn Lies and Viral Content, suggests they are not, and demands higher standards of journalists in making sure the truth shines through.

In this week's podcast, news editor Alastair Reid speaks to:
  • Craig Silverman, founder of Emergent.Info and author of the Tow Center report
  • Margarita Noriega, director of social storytelling, Fusion

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